A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4147833 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4149762 epoch_slot_no: 2562 block_no: 4147656 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2642 time: 2020-05-11 11:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87ff0ce764e4b69cb94ea42d968f97876d703b7018dcd4eb063b63059b8203beBlock Operator
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